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NR04 SSS

2014 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,338 mi
Last recorded42,338 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 SSS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 42,338 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 42,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 40,447 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 36,148 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 31,998 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 28,129 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 24,562 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 18,888 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 14,246 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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NR04 SSS is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2014 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 60,694 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NR04 SSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 12 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NR04 SSS registered?

NR04 SSS is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2014.

Is NR04 SSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NR04 SSS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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